VCI NEET UG Stray Vacancy Counselling 2025: Veterinary Council of India commenced the stray vacancy round of the counselling process for admission to Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. and A.H) courses under the 15% All India Quota for the academic year 2025-26. The VCI NEET UG Stray Vacancy Counselling 2025 starts from today, October 31, 2025, following the completion of Round 1 and Round 2 of VCI counselling.
Candidates who registered in Round 1 or Round 2 need not register again for the stray vacancy round. Those allotted seats must mandatorily join their college, as failure to report may result in disqualification and fee forfeiture. This is the final counselling opportunity for the current academic year. Candidates should verify fee structures directly with private veterinary colleges before making choices. All timings follow server time, so avoid last-minute submissions to prevent technical issues. Ensure to lock your choices before the deadline, as unlocked choices will not be considered for seat allotment.
Fees That Need to be Paid to Participate in the VCI NEET UG Stray Vacancy Counselling 2025
Candidates participating in this round must pay the VCI NEET UG Stray Vacancy Counselling Fees 2025, as mentioned below:
- General, OBC, and EWS: INR 50,000
- SC, ST, and PH: INR 25,000
It is important to note that there is no fresh registration fee for the VCI NEET UG Stray Vacancy Counselling 2025. Only the stray round participation fee is applicable.
VCI NEET UG Stray Vacancy Counselling Dates 2025
Candidates can check the important VCI NEET UG Stray Vacancy Counselling Dates 2025 mentioned in the table below:
| Particulars | Dates | 
| Registration and Payment of Fees | October 31 to November 3 | 
| Choice Filling and Locking | October 31 to November 3 | 
| Processing of Seat Allocation | November 4 | 
| Announcement of the Allotment Result | November 5 | 
| Reporting at the Allotted Institution | November 5 to November 10 | 
The seat allotment process considers multiple factors, including candidate choices, NEET examination scores, reservation criteria, seat availability, and other relevant parameters. Candidates are advised to carefully review the available seats and make informed choices based on their preferences and qualifications, since the VCI NEET UG Stray Vacancy Allotment 2025 will be based on the choices entered by the candidates.